Aberdovey vs Betws-y-Coed

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Aberdovey North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Betws-y-Coed North Wales Police

      Aberdovey vs Betws-y-Coed Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Aberdovey
      North Wales Police
      71 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Betws-y-Coed
      North Wales Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdovey
      B Betws-y-Coed
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      71
      103
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      94
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.7%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdovey
      B Betws-y-Coed
      Violent Crime
      29 ↓29%
      28 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓24%
      25 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      11 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Burglary
      1
      7 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓45%
      10 ↓9%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↓45%
      Shoplifting
      0
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberdovey is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 76/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdovey safer than Betws-y-Coed?

      Aberdovey has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 71 crimes in the last 12 months. Betws-y-Coed has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Aberdovey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdovey vs Betws-y-Coed?

      Aberdovey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Betws-y-Coed shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberdovey and Betws-y-Coed?

      In Aberdovey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 incidents). In Betws-y-Coed, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberdovey and Betws-y-Coed?

      Aberdovey recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Betws-y-Coed recorded 25. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Aberdovey vs Betws-y-Coed?

      Violent crime in Aberdovey totalled 29 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Betws-y-Coed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdovey and Betws-y-Coed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberdovey recorded 93 crimes (now 71, a change of -23.7%). Betws-y-Coed recorded 94 crimes previously (now 103, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdovey and Betws-y-Coed?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Aberdovey has a resolution rate of 0% and Betws-y-Coed has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdovey and Betws-y-Coed?

      Aberdovey falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Betws-y-Coed is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberdovey and Betws-y-Coed?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Aberdovey or Betws-y-Coed on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberdovey and Betws-y-Coed. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.